What is tornado lung?

Rachel Sanford of the American Lung Association ed First Alert 4 to talk about the health risks of being in heavily damaged buildings after the devastating

By First Alert 4 Staff

Published: May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM CDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Rachel Sanford of the American Lung Association ed First Alert 4 to talk about the health risks of being in heavily damaged buildings after the devastating severe weather.

Watch the video above to learn about tornado lung and the hazards that are in the air after a tornado.

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